Winter Squash and Lentil Bisque Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 medium butternut squash
2 medium green apples
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup apple juice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground red pepper ( cayenne)
3 (14 oz) cans vegetable broth
1/2 cup dried lentils , sorted, rinsed
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese or 3 oz reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
6 slices french bread (1/4 inch thick )
additional chopped red onion , if desired

Directions:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat squash, apples, onion, applesauce, apple juice, nutmeg, red pepper and 1 cup of the broth to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 20 minutes.
In blender or food processor, place squash mixture. Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth; return mixture to saucepan. Stir in the lentils and remaining broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
Set oven control to broil. Sprinkle cheese on bread slices. Place on rack in broiler pan. Broil bread with top 3-inches from heat about 2 minutes or until cheese is bubbly. Top each serving of soup with slice of cheese bread and chopped onion.
RECIPE TIP:.
Pump up Potassium:.
Potassium can blunt the effects of salt on blood pressure. Good sources of potassium include bananas, raisins, tomato sauce and winter squash.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	256.36 Kcal (1073 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.12g	2%
Cholesterol	2.69mg	1%
Sodium	348.54mg	15%
Potassium	523.91mg	11%
Total Carbs	49.56g	17%
Sugars	13.53g	54%
Dietary Fiber	8.38g	34%
Protein	13.48g	27%
Vitamin C	34.6mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	194.7mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	104.7 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat	4.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.46g	2%
Cholesterol	1.1mg	1%
Sodium	142.35mg	15%
Potassium	213.98mg	11%
Total Carbs	20.24g	17%
Sugars	5.53g	54%
Dietary Fiber	3.42g	34%
Protein	5.5g	27%
Vitamin C	14.1mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	1.3mg	18%
Calcium	79.5mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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